Highlights 2017-18
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Foreign Policy White Paper |
The Foreign Policy White Paper provides a strategic framework to advance Australia’s security and prosperity in a contested and competitive world over the next decade. |
Exceptional year for trade negotiators and lawyers |
TPP-11 – Successfully negotiated the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11), the most significant global trade deal in over two decades. Tobacco - Defended Australia’s right to regulate to protect public health through our comprehensive victory in four disputes against Australia’s tobacco plain packaging measures. European Union Free Trade Agreement - Launched FTA negotiations with the EU, Australia's second largest trading partner. |
Timor-Leste Maritime Boundary Treaty |
The Maritime Boundary Treaty settled a long-running dispute, delimiting our maritime boundaries, and laying the foundation for a new chapter in our relationship. |
United Nations Human Rights Council |
Australia elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the world’s peak body for promoting and protecting human rights, to serve an inaugural three-year term. |
ASEAN–Australia Special Summit |
The inaugural ASEAN–Australia Special Summit elevated Australia’s strategic partnership with ASEAN and enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism, maritime issues, cyber affairs, infrastructure and digital trade. |
Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security |
Launched the $300 million Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security which improves the capacity of regional health systems to help prevent epidemics, strengthen early detection, and support rapid, effective responses to disease outbreaks. |
Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme |
Our new Pacific Labour Scheme will allow workers in our region to take up low and semi-skilled work in rural and regional Australia. |
International Cyber Engagement Strategy |
Our Cyber Engagement Strategy is promoting an open, free and secure internet that drives growth, protects national security and fosters international stability. |
Aid for trade |
Aid for trade comprised 22.4% of the aid program, surpassing the strategic target of 20%. |
Innovation and Diversity |
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https://www.transparency.gov.au/annual-reports/department-foreign-affairs-and-trade/2018/highlights-2017-18